Pharmacist | Hospital Pharmacy

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Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accurately prepare medications, including investigational and standard therapies, by reviewing physician orders and identifying any therapeutic incompatibilities.

• Dispense medications by compounding, labeling, packaging, and ensuring proper documentation of pharmaceutical products.

• Monitor drug therapies and intervene when necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Supervise pharmacy technicians by organizing workflows, verifying product preparation, and overseeing medication orders, charges, and unit inspections.

• Serve as a pharmacological resource for healthcare providers and researchers; counsel patients on prescribed therapies.

• Participate in clinical and research meetings to advance hospital staff’s knowledge of medications and protocols.

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal and state drug laws and institutional policies. This includes:

  • Conducting regular nursing unit inspections

  • Managing controlled substance records and drug inventories

  • Disposing of expired or damaged pharmaceuticals

  • Maintaining current licensure and staying informed on legislation

  • Adhering to investigational drug protocol requirements

  • Maintaining aseptic conditions in sterile product preparation areas

  • Recording and reviewing temperature logs for cold storage

• Collaborate with leadership to improve operations and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to research efforts and assist in mentoring pharmacy students or interns.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• A valid New York State Pharmacist license in good standing

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, with emphasis on investigational drug management and sterile compounding

• Strong proficiency in electronic health records, order entry systems, and controlled substance tracking platforms

• Demonstrated experience dispensing controlled substances and utilizing automated drug dispensing systems

• Ability to interpret clinical research protocols and dispense medications accordingly, independently and accurately

• Capability to maintain meticulous pharmacy records and draft procedures without supervision

• Flexibility to work on-site full-time with participation in the on-call schedule, which includes remote EHR access and occasional travel to the hospital after hours

• Availability to accommodate variable medication administration schedules

• Interest in academic collaboration, including publishing research and mentoring pharmacy trainees

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Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) or willingness to obtain certification

• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing and research publication related to pharmacy or medical science

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Compensation and Additional Information

Estimated Salary Range: Starting at $155,000/year, commensurate with experience, education, and licensure.
This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and provides the opportunity to work in one of the most respected scientific institutions globally.

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